Ecotech region gen 3 pro

Kaman8 · 07/14/2014, 08:34 AM

I am planning to buy the gen 3 pro. If I change the lenses to the wide angle lenses should 1 be enough for a 36x22x18 tank?

d2mini · 07/14/2014, 08:44 AM

Yep, that should do it but you will probably have to be a little selective with coral placement at the ends.

Kaman8 · 07/14/2014, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by d2mini

Yep, that should do it but you will probably have to be a little selective with coral placement at the ends.

I will put sps in the middle of the tank and soft and lps on the left and right side.

d2mini · 07/14/2014, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaman8

I will put sps in the middle of the tank and soft and lps on the left and right side.

Sounds like a plan.

Urbs · 07/14/2014, 11:48 AM

Yep. That is how I have mine.

SloppyJ · 07/14/2014, 12:43 PM

I have one over a 30x30x24 cube and the coverage is fine.

pmrossetti · 07/14/2014, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by SloppyJ

I have one over a 30x30x24 cube and the coverage is fine.

Stock or wide angle lens?

SloppyJ · 07/14/2014, 06:47 PM

Stock. I'm thinking about the wide angle lenses though. No reason other than just to see the difference.

Kaman8 · 07/15/2014, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SloppyJ

Stock. I'm thinking about the wide angle lenses though. No reason other than just to see the difference.

Does the light cover the whole tank? Or do you have shaded areas?

EcoTech Service · 07/15/2014, 07:14 AM

I'd agree with d2mini; I think one G3 Pro with a set of wide-angle lenses will go a long way for you!

Kaman8 · 07/15/2014, 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by EcoTech Service

I'd agree with d2mini; I think one G3 Pro with a set of wide-angle lenses will go a long way for you!

Is the par enough for sps near the bottom of the tank with the wide angle lenses?

EcoTech Service · 07/15/2014, 11:46 AM

If you're really looking to do a full-blown SPS reef, two XR30w's would be best. For most mixed reefs, one G3 Pro would do well w/ those dimensions.

Kaman8 · 07/17/2014, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by EcoTech Service

If you're really looking to do a full-blown SPS reef, two XR30w's would be best. For most mixed reefs, one G3 Pro would do well w/ those dimensions.

How high should I place the light above surface?

SloppyJ · 07/17/2014, 10:22 AM

It might be best if you downloaded the instruction manual from their site. It covers all of this. I have mine 10" off the surface. It works perfect with no shading.

07/14/2014, 08:34 AM	#1
Kaman8 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 1,686	Ecotech region gen 3 pro I am planning to buy the gen 3 pro. If I change the lenses to the wide angle lenses should 1 be enough for a 36x22x18 tank? __________________ Current tank : 60 gallon rimless , 29 gallon sump , 2x Radion xr15w Pro , MP10 and MP40 Quietdrive , Bubble Magus Curve 7 , Eheim Compact+3000 return pump , sps dominant Gratiana

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d2mini Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 10,344	Yep, that should do it but you will probably have to be a little selective with coral placement at the ends. __________________ -dennis Elos Diamond 120xl \| Elos Stand \| Radion G4 Pros \| GHL Profilux Controller \| LifeReef Skimmer \| LifeReef Sump Photos taken with a Nikon D750 or Leica M.

07/15/2014, 07:14 AM	#10
EcoTech Service Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 1,633	I'd agree with d2mini; I think one G3 Pro with a set of wide-angle lenses will go a long way for you! __________________ Jon C, EcoTech Marine For FAQs, troubleshooting advice and direct interaction with the EcoTech staff, visit http://ecotechmarine.com/support/ or call us at 1-800-785-0338 ext. 2.

07/15/2014, 11:46 AM	#12
EcoTech Service Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 1,633	If you're really looking to do a full-blown SPS reef, two XR30w's would be best. For most mixed reefs, one G3 Pro would do well w/ those dimensions. __________________ Jon C, EcoTech Marine For FAQs, troubleshooting advice and direct interaction with the EcoTech staff, visit http://ecotechmarine.com/support/ or call us at 1-800-785-0338 ext. 2.

07/14/2014, 11:48 AM	#5
Urbs Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Missouri Posts: 55	Yep. That is how I have mine.

07/14/2014, 12:43 PM	#6
SloppyJ Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Centerton, Arkansas Posts: 322	I have one over a 30x30x24 cube and the coverage is fine.

07/14/2014, 06:47 PM	#8
SloppyJ Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Centerton, Arkansas Posts: 322	Stock. I'm thinking about the wide angle lenses though. No reason other than just to see the difference.

07/17/2014, 10:22 AM	#14
SloppyJ Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Centerton, Arkansas Posts: 322	It might be best if you downloaded the instruction manual from their site. It covers all of this. I have mine 10" off the surface. It works perfect with no shading.